Throne of Jade by
Naomi Novik

Subterranean Press is proud to announce the second volume of one of the most beloved fantasy series being published currently.

Please note: We have the first five Temeraire books under contract.

Rather than reveal plot points, we’ll assume you’re familiar with the novels’ basic premise that a British naval officer in the Napoleonic wars unintentionally becomes the handler of a combat dragon. In Throne of Jade, Temeraire and Captain William Laurence engage in adventures in the Far East.

Here’s just a brief taste of the raves these novels have been receiving.

“Temeraire is a terrifically entertaining fantasy novel. Is it hard to imagine a cross between Susanna Clarke, of Norrell and Strange fame, and the late Patrick O’Brian? Not if you’ve read this wonderful, arresting novel.”
—Stephen King

“A completely authentic tale, brimming with all the detail and richness one look for in military yarns as well as the impossible wonder of gilded fantasy.” (Editor’s Choice, Grade: A)
—Entertainment Weekly

“All hail Naomi Novik for seizing on an entirely different set of literary conventions for her fantasy debut… Here's hoping that the next two books in the series—the just published Throne of Jade and Black Powder War—contain the same generous dollop of intelligent derring-do as this first, most original of dragon books.”
—The Washington Pos

“A superbly written, character-driven series…what keeps one turning the pages is the urge to find out what happens next to Captain Laurence and Temeraire, characters who win one’s heart from the beginning. Bravos for a most promising new author!”
—Booklist (starred review)

The Subterranean Press limited editions will feature a full-color dustjacket by original Temeraire illustrator Dominic Harman, plus four full color illustrations (in the limited edition), with a fifth illustration exclusive to the lettered edition. In addition, our volumes will be printed in two colors throughout on 80# Finch paper to bring the novels a level of class and grace they so richly deserve.

Limited: 500 numbered copies, signed by authorLettered: 52 copies, deluxe bound, with art not in the Limited Edition, signed by author, housed in a custom traycase